Fred and I also went for a quick test ride and we got a few short clips of his car but this time with straight pipes... Video to be posted shortly but I'll let him say what he thinks

 

Right click and save as guys..
http://videos.g33kd.net/fred@sharkwerks.wmv

 

Guys, all I have to say as that this suspension is a must!! Car handles sooo much better. (night and day). I now feel confident taking turns quickly. Car just grips and even in sport mode not rough at all!!

I can't wait to take it to the track!

Thanks Sharky!!!

 

Fred how does it compare now against the GT3RS ? handling wise I mean still way off or getting pretty close ?

 

any info about the kw variant 3 for 997 turbo?

 

What is the minimal lowering that can be had with this kit? My 997S cabrio bottoms out quite often on roadways I can't avoid with the stock ride height. The sport setting is often too harsh to use on uneven pavement, particularly concrete with its expansion joints.

Can the suspension be upgraded with Tech Art coilovers without dropping the car? Are there any excessive negative camber or other fatal adjustment issues that can't be rectified without other component replacements? The appearance issues are totally worthless to me and the car is used as a daily driver.

 

How much installed?

 

And how much just parts?

 

The parts are $7500 and it depends on where you go to do the installation...

 

Perfect ride height now.

 

Thanks for the info. I need one set for my car when she arrived in Nov. Great write up!

 

No problem.. if you guys have any more questions etc.. drop me a line to alex@sharkwerks.com . We're doing another one this week

 

Great review. How is this compared with the KW V3? I'm really struggling with my decision on which of the 2 to get.

 

Well the TechArt is a much more compliant street level system and designed to work with the factory PASM control.

If you're after a more serious track set up then I'd probably go with Moton, JRZ or Ohlins etc...

 

Have this suspension (together with the noselift) for a year in my car.
I just measured the spring rate and it is 45/95 kgs/cm F/R which is softer than the B16 clubsport (50/100). It is better quality than the B16 but too soft for a stage3+ tt as i noticed more roll than with the damptronics even with the thicker (and heavier) solid techart sway bars.
Hence i think it is a good suspension, a bit softer than the the damptronic with better quality and more compliant, but for those who want something more I guess there are other solutions. (TPC?)
I was looking for 10% stiffer than the B16 so I am in the process of trying new spring setup for mine.